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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 6 - Leçon 19

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SAT Word Skills 6

an act of obstructing or closing off an area, route, or passage

blocus

blocus

Ex: Pirates erected a blockade at the mouth of the harbor , intercepting incoming ships and seizing their cargo .Les pirates ont érigé un **blocus** à l'entrée du port, interceptant les navires entrants et saisissant leur cargaison.
cadet
[nom]

a student or trainee, especially one in a military academy or a program preparing for a career in the armed forces

élève officier, élève-officier

élève officier, élève-officier

Ex: Upon graduation , cadets are commissioned as officers and begin their service to their country in various branches of the military .À la fin de leurs études, les **cadets** sont commissionnés comme officiers et commencent leur service à leur pays dans diverses branches de l'armée.

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

cavalcade

cavalcade

Ex: The grand cavalcade of knights and nobles marked the beginning of the medieval festival , drawing spectators from far and wide .La grande **cavalcade** de chevaliers et de nobles a marqué le début du festival médiéval, attirant des spectateurs de loin.
citadel
[nom]

a fortified stronghold, often situated in a commanding location for defense purposes

citadelle

citadelle

Ex: During times of war , the citadel served as a refuge for the city 's inhabitants , offering shelter and safety .Pendant les périodes de guerre, la **citadelle** servait de refuge aux habitants de la ville, offrant un abri et une sécurité.
facade
[nom]

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

façade

façade

Ex: The urban neighborhood was characterized by its colorful row houses , each with a unique facade adorned with decorative trim and window boxes .Le quartier urbain était caractérisé par ses maisons en rangée colorées, chacune avec une **façade** unique ornée de garnitures décoratives et de jardinières.

someone who rejects conventional behavior or allegiance

renégat, renégate

renégat, renégate

Ex: The renegade deserted his unit and joined forces with the enemy , earning the disdain of his former comrades .Le **renégat** a déserté son unité et a rejoint les forces ennemies, ce qui lui a valu le mépris de ses anciens camarades.
tirade
[nom]

a lengthy speech that uses harsh and angry language and intends to condemn or criticize

diatribe

diatribe

Ex: She was left speechless after his angry tirade about the recent changes .Elle est restée sans voix après sa **tirade** en colère au sujet des changements récents.

an individual engaged in fighting or warfare, typically as a member of a military force or armed group

combattant

combattant

Ex: Non-governmental organizations worked tirelessly to provide humanitarian aid to civilians caught in the crossfire between warring combatants.Les organisations non gouvernementales ont travaillé sans relâche pour fournir une aide humanitaire aux civils pris dans les tirs croisés entre les **combattants** en guerre.

a person with whom one shares personal matters or secrets trustingly

confident, confidente

confident, confidente

a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization

engagement, contrat, convention

engagement, contrat, convention

Ex: He felt bound by the covenant he made to uphold the values of the organization .Il se sentait lié par l'**alliance** qu'il avait faite pour soutenir les valeurs de l'organisation.

a person who resides or occupies a particular space, such as a building, room, or vehicle

occupant, occupante

occupant, occupante

Ex: The abandoned mansion stood silent and empty, its only occupants the memories of days gone by.Le manoir abandonné se tenait silencieux et vide, ses seuls **occupants** étant les souvenirs des jours passés.

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

penchant

penchant

Ex: He has a penchant for wearing bright colors .Il a un **penchant** pour porter des couleurs vives.
pennant
[nom]

a long, narrow, triangular flag, typically used as a symbol of victory or identification

flamme

flamme

Ex: The school 's alumni association commissioned a new pennant design to commemorate the institution 's centennial anniversary .L'association des anciens élèves de l'école a commandé une nouvelle conception de **fanion** pour commémorer le centenaire de l'institution.
savant
[nom]

a person with extraordinary skills or expertise in a particular domain, often alongside other cognitive or developmental challenges

savant

savant

Ex: The academic world recognized the linguistic savant for her remarkable fluency in multiple languages , surpassing even native speakers in proficiency .Le monde académique a reconnu la **savante** linguistique pour sa remarquable maîtrise de plusieurs langues, surpassant même les locuteurs natifs en compétence.

someone who humbly and earnestly seeks or requests something, often in a pleading manner

suppliant, suppliante

suppliant, suppliante

Ex: In ancient times, supplicants would often visit temples, offering prayers and sacrifices as suppliant gestures to the gods in hopes of divine favor.Dans les temps anciens, les **suppliants** visitaient souvent les temples, offrant des prières et des sacrifices comme gestes de supplication aux dieux dans l'espoir d'une faveur divine.

an individual who excessively flatters someone of importance to gain a favor or advantage

flagorneur, flagorneuse

flagorneur, flagorneuse

Ex: His behavior was typical of a sycophant, always agreeing with the powerful and flattering their egos .Son comportement était typique d'un **flagorneur**, toujours d'accord avec les puissants et flattant leur ego.
tenant
[nom]

an occupant residing in a place, typically a building or property

titulaire

titulaire

Ex: The tenant's residency in the apartment complex spanned several years , during which they witnessed significant changes and improvements to the surrounding environment .La résidence du **locataire** dans le complexe d'appartements a duré plusieurs années, au cours desquelles il a été témoin de changements et d'améliorations significatifs de l'environnement environnant.
truant
[nom]

a student who does not have permission for not attending school

élève absentéiste, élève qui sèche les cours, absentéiste

élève absentéiste, élève qui sèche les cours, absentéiste

Ex: Being truant can lead to serious academic consequences and disciplinary actions.Être **absentéiste** peut entraîner de graves conséquences académiques et des mesures disciplinaires.

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

anecdote

anecdote

Ex: The book included several anecdotes from the author ’s travels around the world .Le livre comprenait plusieurs **anecdotes** des voyages de l'auteur autour du monde.
alkali
[nom]

any substance with a pH of more than seven that neutralizes acids creating salt and water

alcali

alcali

Ex: Alkalis are often used in the production of soaps, detergents, and other cleaning agents due to their ability to dissolve fats and oils.Les **alcalis** sont souvent utilisés dans la production de savons, détergents et autres agents de nettoyage en raison de leur capacité à dissoudre les graisses et les huiles.
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